Zephire Andre Williams, who understandably chose to not use his first name professionally, had a #9 R&B hit in 1957 with Bacon Fat and wrote Shake A Tail Feather, which became a hit for The Five Du-Tones in 1963 and James & Bobby Purify in 1967. He also co-wrote the instrumental Twine Time, which became a hit for Alvin Cash & The Crawlers in 1965.
Andre Williams, edgy and influential Detroit R&B singer, dies at 82
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